West Virginia University President Gordon Gee is at home recuperating from his left hip replacement surgery that took place Dec. 12 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. “The surgery […]
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Spark! Imagination challenges participants to create with cardboard
A cardboard box can be so many things — a doll house, an arcade game. On Thursday, Spark! Imagination and Science Center held Outside of the Box Day, where participants […]
First 2020 arrests show DUI, shoplifting
A DUI and a grand larceny charge were the first misdemeanor and felony charges of 2020 in Monongalia County. Alexander J. Landerfield, 22, of Oakdale, Pa., is charged with DUI […]
Preston County Commission elects president, decides meeting times, place
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners elected a new president Thursday and changed the time, day and place of their meetings for 2020. “Last year it was suggested that we rotate” commissioners […]
Gas prices expected to remain below $3 a gallon
It’s a good news-bad news scenario at the pumps, according to GasBuddy, a smartphone app that tracks the price of gasoline. The good news is gas prices are falling locally, […]
Justice administration cleans house over Nazi salute
Sometimes you just have to pull out the problem by the root. The Justice administration has decided to take a hard line at the state Department of Corrections officials and […]
51-49 vote will ensure fair trial
Virtually all experts and observers envision a near-certain acquittal of President Donald Trump by the U. S. Senate after the House passage of two articles of impeachment Dec. 18th. The […]
Man will face trial after judge rejects plea agreement
KINGWOOD — A Bruceton Mills man will face trial after a plea agreement was not accepted by the judge. At an earlier hearing, Preston Circuit Judge Steven Shaffer deferred ruling […]
Pfizer seeks dismissal from multistate suit alleging collusion among generics firms
MORGANTOWN — Drug maker Pfizer wants to be dismissed from a multistate lawsuit alleging various generic drug firms conspired to control the market and escalate prices. In a recent set […]
Michelle Thomas, Tori Garlits lead Preston to 64-58 win over Robert C. Byrd
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Michelle Thomas and Tori Garlits led the Preston High girls’ basketball team to a 64-58 victory over Robert C. Byrd on Monday. Thomas scored 26 points and […]
